The EEOC and the DFEH: Compare and Contrast in the Employment Law Context
November 9, 2017
Introduction Are you being sexually harassed at work? Have you experienced sex-based or racial discrimination at the hands of your supervisor? Did your employer retaliate against you because you need workplace accommodations for your disability? Whenever someone in California experiences harassment or discrimination at work, they are barred from filing a lawsuit in civil court […] Read More
What is the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967?
March 20, 2017
If you are an employer in California or you are over the age of 40, then you should understand the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 because it can affect you. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the ADEA is relevant to employers with more than 20 employees, and it covers those who […] Read More
Federal Judge Blocks California Age Discrimination Law
February 25, 2017
When someone is turned down for a job solely because of their age, they may feel devastated. However, age discrimination can affect people in the San Francisco Bay Area and across California in other ways. For example, someone who is employed in the tech industry may lose their job because of their age, even though […] Read More
If your age becomes an issue at work
February 15, 2017
In the past, you may have expected that as a senior worker in California, your position would be more secure than those who have less experience. Many employees have discovered that the opposite is true, but the California Civil Rights Law Group has a history of protecting those who are over the age of 40 […] Read More